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MJ06 FVK

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,570 mi
Last recorded84,570 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 FVK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 84,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush split but has no cause of excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre is badly cracked/no signs of cords showing 165/65/13

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush badly split but has no cause of excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 84,570 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split and not clearing windscreen 16" (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located not seated in top mounting correctly (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush split but has no cause of excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre approaching legal requirements 165/65/13

Nearside Rear Tyre is badly cracked/no signs of cords showing 165/65/13

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush badly split but has no cause of excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 72,526 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre is cracking on the sidewalls

Fail 5 Jun 2015 72,526 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre is cracking on the sidewalls

Pass 29 May 2014 64,845 miles

Near side rear number plate light dull

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight cracking off side front tyre

Fail 29 May 2014 64,842 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Near side rear number plate light dull

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight cracking off side front tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2013 58,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades are splitting

o/s/r tyre is cracking on the sidewalls

oil leak on the engine

Fail 8 Jun 2013 58,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades are splitting

o/s/r tyre is cracking on the sidewalls

oil leak on the engine

Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,303 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 46,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,878 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2009 22,457 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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MJ06 FVK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2006 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ06 FVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ06 FVK registered?

MJ06 FVK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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